Sound in Context

Synopsis: A short documentary exploring the unique practice of sound within the visual arts world. Through conversations with a number of key art institutions/galleries, artists and curators working with sound in the UK, SOUND IN CONTEXT allows practitioners to discuss some of the issues of presenting and exhibiting sound in the gallery and contemporary art domain.

Sound as a medium is time-based and is sensitive to space, perception/experience and environment, and has become intertwined with disciplines of sculpture, architecture, installation, film and media art. The ephemeral, invisible nature of sound poses a number of challenges within cultural practice and presentation. Situated between practices of music and art, sound overflows boundaries of the gallery, disrupts line between stage and audience, moves beyond categorisations, and merges models of economy and culture industry. Sound in Context explores the place and future of sound within an expanded arts milieu, while opening up reflections for sound artists engaging in the art world, and visual artists engaging with sound in their work. (30 minutes)
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2010
Year of production: 2009
Subjects: Art; Music
Keywords: art galleries; installation art; sound

Name: Sound and Music
Email: info@soundandmusic.org
Web: http://www.soundandmusic.org/about/contact-us External site opens in new window
Phone: 020 7759 1800
Address: Somerset House
The Strand
London
WC2R 1LA

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